High Protein Creamy Tuscan Chicken

16m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the chicken into cubes.
  2. 2Add fresh garlic to the chicken.
  3. 3Add dried basil to the chicken.
  4. 4Add chili flakes to the chicken.
  5. 5Add salt to the chicken.
  6. 6Add smoked paprika to the chicken.
  7. 7Add olive oil to the chicken.
  8. 8Mix the chicken with the seasonings until well combined.
  9. 9For the creamy sauce, add low-fat milk to a blender.
  10. 10Add light cream cheese to the blender.
  11. 11Add Parmesan cheese to the blender.
  12. 12Add tomato paste to the blender.
  13. 13Add more basil to the blender.
  14. 14Blend the sauce until completely smooth.
  15. 15Cook the chicken in a pan for 4 minutes.
  16. 16Lower the heat completely.
  17. 17Add the creamy sauce to the chicken in the pan.
  18. 18Add cherry tomatoes to the pan.
  19. 19Add spinach to the pan.
  20. 20Cover the pan and simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
  21. 21Serve with hot rice.
  22. 22Distribute the meal into four equal servings.
  23. 23Enjoy your meal.

Ingredients

  • 700 g Cubed Chicken Breast
  • 4 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1 tsp Chilli Flakes
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 3 tsp Olive Oil
  • 350 ml Low Fat Milk
  • 150 g Light Cream Cheese
  • 40 g Grated Parmesan
  • 60 g Tomato Paste
  • 1 tsp Basil
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Spinach
  • 140 g Cooked Basmati Rice
  • Mixed herbs

Equipment

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Tips

  • After cooking the chicken for 4 minutes, lower the heat completely before adding the creamy sauce to prevent it from splitting.
  • Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens, the spinach has wilted, and the tomatoes have softened.